1. Senior Core Curriculum Class of 2018
Presented by :
SHS Counseling Department
Grad Song

2. SHS Counseling Staff
Mrs. Beyonka Adams 9th Grade Academy E 224 Dr. Sineca Muhammed AME (10th - 11th) C 27.5 Mr. Devin Jones STEM (10th - 11th) E 105 Ms. Dinaia Crumbley BAM (10th -11th) BAM Academy Office Dr. Daria Williamson WHE (10th -11th) WHE Academy Office

3. Appointment Request Procedure

4. Objectives
Be aware of important faculty / staff who will assist you Senior Year.
Review Senior Application Letters
(Credit Evaluation Status)
Identify steps to:
Apply to college
Apply for financial aid & scholarships
Request Transcripts & Recommendations
Request ACT/SAT Waivers
Return Senior Letters Signed to Your Counselor

5. PreTest Who are your Senior Sponsors?
How many credits do you need for graduation?
Which tests are required for college admission?
What form must be filled out to receive financial aid?
When?
Where can you find scholarship information?
How do you request SAT/ACT waivers?
How can you request transcripts?
Georgia?
Out of State?

6. Senior Sponsors: Ms. Rives & Ms. Artis

7. Gwinnett County School System Graduation Requirements
Area of Study
Required Credits
English/Language Arts
4 credits
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
3 credits
CTAE/World Language/Fine Arts
P.E. / Health
1 credits
Electives
TOTAL CREDITS:
23 credits
Two years of the same foreign language are required for admissions into University System of Georgia colleges and universities
Three years of JROTC can be used to fulfill P.E./Health Requirement

12. Do You Need to Make Up Classes?
Credit Recovery at Shiloh High
$75 for 0.5 credit
Gwinnett Online Campus
$250 for 0.5 credit
Phoenix High School (Evening Classes)
$250 for 0.5 credit

13. School Plus Advisement Forms
Required Form must be received from your counselor to take any outside classes at:
Non-GCPS or
Non-Traditional Educational Centers

14. Testing Requirements End of Course (EOC) / GA Milestones:
Math Algebra I or Geometry
Science Biology
Social Studies US History or Economics
Language Arts 9th Lit/Comp or American Lit
Gateway Exam
- All students must pass the S. Studies and Science Gateway exam

15. AP TESTING
Students enrolled in AP Courses will take AP Exams in May 2018
Students who receive a 3 or higher on an AP Exam *may receive college credit for those courses
* Students must check with the College or University that they are interested in to find out whether they will accept high school AP Course credit.

16. Options After High School
4-year College/University 2-year College Technical College Military Work

17. Where Should I Apply to College?
Factors to consider:
Size, Costs, Location, Major, Environment, Admission Requirements
Apply to more than one schools
Dream School - may not get in, but is your top choice
Reach School - have a good chance of being admitted
Safety School - back up plan
Attend a College Fair and Probe Fair
Visit the college you plan on applying to
Listen to the announcements for recruiters coming to Shiloh High

18. How Do I Apply for College?
Common Application
commonapp.org
Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success
mycoalition.org
Common Black College Application
commonblackcollegeapp.com
GA Futures
gafutures.org
College/University Website

19. GA Futures
Apply to Georgia colleges, universities, and technical colleges
View preliminary HOPE G.P.A.
Financial aid information
Send transcripts

20. How Do I Apply for College?
Test Scores
Official scores must come from ACT or College Board
Letters of Recommendation
Complete senior profile (found on the SHS Counseling Dept website)
Transcripts
In State - Send your transcript through GAFUTURES for free
Out of State - Pay $5 to request an official transcript from your academy office (available for pickup in two business days).
It is your responsibility to meet ALL deadlines!

21. Campus Visits
All schools look appealing from their catalogs and view books.
Visit and feel the school out…you will be there for four years.
Pick up a Pre-Arranged absence form.

22. Need a Recommendation?? Complete Student Profile Sheet
Found on the counseling website
You may need one from a teacher
You may need one from a counselor
Give us TIME
At Least 10 School Days

23. College Entrance Exams
*Which Test Should I Take?*
We encourage students to take both the ACT and SAT

24. College Entrance Exams
SAT
Given 7 times each school year
Includes Critical Reasoning, Math, and a Writing section
Each section is worth points for a maximum of 1600 points.
1600 is the highest possible score
Test Fee
$45 no essay
$57 with essay
Website:

25. College Entrance Exams
ACT
Given 6 times each school year
Includes English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. Writing/Essay is optional but required by most schools
Can receive a score of 1-36 for each subject, averaged for a composite score. 36 is the highest possible composite score
Achievement test – measures what a student has learned in school
Scored based on correct answers - no penalty for guessing
Test Fee:
$ ACT
$ ACT plus writing
Website:

26. Other College Entrance Exams & Military Exam
SAT Subject Tests
Specific subject area tests
Not required by all schools
Can be used for placement or to exempt courses at some colleges and universities
Accuplacer
An untimed, computerized test that helps your college evaluate your skills and place you in appropriate courses
ASVAB
Test used for military entrance
Talk to your recruiter to determine the score needed for the branch of the military that you are interested in

27. Paying for College FAFSA Scholarships HOPE scholarship
Zell Miller Scholarship

28. FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Can be completed online
Apply for your pin number at
Students may begin filling out for FAFSA starting October 1, 2017 using 2016 tax information
Website:

29. Scholarships Check Shiloh High School Counseling Department page
GATES Scholarship
QuestBridge
Websites such as fastweb.com and gafutures.org
Your local church, community center, parents’ jobs

30. HOPE Scholarship Must graduate with a minimum of 3.0 core GPA.
- HOPE GPA is different from your cumulative GPA that is on your GCPS transcript
HOPE GPA can be calculated on GA Futures
- We must have your social security number on file at Shiloh High
- If a copy is not on file with Shiloh High, you MUST bring a copy of your social security card to the counseling office by November 10, 2017
Award amounts vary depending on the institution (visit GA Futures for an award amount chart and additional info about the HOPE scholarship).

31. Zell Miller Scholarship
3.7 core GPA
Receive a minimum of 1200 combined critical reading and math on a single administration of the SAT or receive a composite score of 26 on a single administration of the ACT

32. Reminders Be aware of application deadlines
Begin looking for scholarships
Apply to more than one school:
Request recommendations in advance on the counseling department website (recommendations will be completed in 10 business days).
DO NOT request an appointment if you need an SAT/ACT Waiver, application fee waiver, or transcript request
DO NOT pay to send transcripts to GA Colleges!!! Use GA Futures
Visit the Shiloh High School website for updates
Don’t forget to join the Shiloh High School PTSA!
Senior year is very important. Do not slack off in your classes or allow your grades to drop. If you need assistance in any of your classes, seek help from your teachers early and attend tutorial!

33. Important Dates to Remember
PROBE Fairs
September 7th – 6 pm to 9 pm at Stonecrest Mall
September 13th – 6 pm to 8:30 pm at Infinite Energy Center
Gates Scholarship
September 15th
Quest Bridge
September 27th
UGA Early Action
October 15th
College Week
November 6th - 10th

34. GUIDING THE COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETE
Dynamite Sports will be conducting an Informational seminar about athletic scholarships and the college recruiting process Date: Monday, September 18, 2017 Time: 7:30 p.m Location: Shiloh High School Theater

35. PARENT ENGAGEMENT/SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
Monday, September 11, 2017
Senior Meeting (SHS Theater)
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
Get information about FAFSA
Scholarship info

36. QUESTIONS

37. Congratulations Class of 2018